## **A Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation.  Charity Number 1163899** 

## _**Trustees’ Annual Report 2024**_ 

## **Objectives and activities** 

Dorchester Family Church has the following objectives; 

- To promote the Christian Faith within the United Kingdom and overseas. 

- To promote charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Dorchester and elsewhere in Dorset including the relief of those in poverty or in need because of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and the advancement of religious and secular education. 

The trustees are committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can worship at our meetings and participate in our activities.  We supported the provision of these activities by employing a full time Lead Elder/Pastor, a full time Children and Youth Lead Worker, a part time Elder and a part time Office Manager. 

We have a regular Sunday morning meeting at the Thomas Hardye School theatre and the sixth form centre between 1000am and 1130am, which are open to the public.  These meetings enable everyone to worship God, pray and listen to Bible teaching.  In parallel, using the sixth form centre, we provide activities for children.  These are divided into age-based groups (based on school years).  They are; 

**“Live Wires”** (0 – 3): This is a fully supervised crèche program for babies. It includes interactive bible based activities including stories, games, craft & prizes. 

**“Bright Sparks”** (4 – 8):  This group aims to communicate the love of God to a generation, and empower them to make a positive difference in the world. We promote acceptance of others and nurture a healthy self-image. The activities include; games, singing, drama, Bible teaching, craft and small group work. 

“ **Fusion”** (9-12): This runs as a small group format and aims to help children deal with the pressures of teenage life. This involves discussion, games, drama etc. The group also has some mid-week meetings. 

“ **Ignite”** (13-18):  Meets Sundays at The Thomas Hardye School to discuss life and being an older teen, and also mid week to give our young people a safe place to air their views and values. 

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We provide a range of mid-week activities.  These include; 

**“Connect Groups”** : Smaller groups that meet in people’s homes across 

Dorchester and the surrounding villages. The aim of these groups is to build relationships and to serve others in the community through team-based initiatives.  Attendance is usually on a geographic basis, but groups are open to all. 

“ **Ignite Connect Group”** : As indicated above, this is a mid-week group for fourteen to eighteen year olds, its aim is to discuss issues that relate to this particular age group and to give our young people a safe place to air their views. 

“ **Live Wires Playgroup”** : This is a mid-week group that meets weekly at the Dorchester Youth Centre for parents with young pre-school age children, it allows the toddlers to play together, while the parents or carers have a cup of tea and cake and discuss the joys of parenting! 

**“Cameo Group”:** a mid-week ministry for women, engaging in a range of activities. 

**“Men’s Group”:** a mid-week/weekend ministry for men that also engages in a range of activities. 

“ **Worship Team Night”** :  This group meets once a week.  Sometimes this involves having a meal together or playing music together. 

From time to time we also provide the following course format activities, available to all, to assist in achieving our objectives; 

“ **The Alpha Course”** : We run this course on a regular basis in the evenings or on Sunday mornings over a 10-week period. The course involves a meal, a talk and a discussion time. The aim of Alpha is to provide an opportunity for people within the community to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere. 

“ **Getting Connected Course”** :  When people have done Alpha and are often attending regularly on a Sunday, a course is run once a week over a number of weeks to let them know exactly what it means to belong to the Church. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

During the period January to December 2024 attendance at our events, in particular the Sunday morning meetings, has continued to increase slightly from 2023, with a typical meeting attracting 214 people.  The attendance numbers mean that we have to continue to consider other options as the venue is nearing capacity. During this period we have not been able to find venues with a greater capacity, and so we anticipate considering a multiple Sunday meeting 

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approach in relation to our current venue, and to further consider a property purchase as an alternative.  This approach will be reflected in our financial balances.  With the permission of the school authorities, we had been able to continue our use of a mobile baptismal pool and have been able to conduct full immersion baptism for those seeking it. 

We have ensured our venue is accessible on a step free basis, has appropriate sound relays and well-placed screens for reading accessibility. 

In addition, we have run outdoor church meetings, sporting and family gathering events and have also joined with other churches in shared worship and teaching provision.  The principal event in this calendar was the Commission Festival. 

We have been pleased to actively support the Dorchester food bank and Dorchester Family Support as part of our work delivering outcomes in line with our charitable objectives. 

## **Safeguarding** 

We continue to operate our safeguarding policy, which is reviewed each April as a minimum. We operate a system of Disclosure and Barring Service Checks, through “31:8”. 

## **Financial Information** 

Our attached financial report provides details of our financial activities.  At the close of this reporting period (31/12/2024) we had total unrestricted funds amounting to £241,352.  This represents an increase of £26,437 on the total at the end of 2023. 

This year we continued to use our funds to give to a range of groups and projects, in accordance with our objectives.  The details are in our accounts report. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

It is our policy to hold in reserves the equivalent of six months’ general running costs including salaries. It is also our policy to hold reserves to allow for the renewal of equipment and assets when this becomes necessary; to reserve for potential changes in staff and to reserve for any planned special events or projects.  At the end of 2024 the sum identified for these purposes amounts to £110,200. 

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE004515 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163899
Re
ort of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
Dorchester Famil Church
A Hunter & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Street
Weymouth
Dorsel
DT4 8EQ

Dorchester Famil Church
Contents of the Financial Statemenls
for the Year Er)ded 31 December 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Statements
6 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12 to 13

Dorchester Famil Church
Re
ort of the Trustees
lor the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees who are also direclors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.
present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounling and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 1021 {effective 1 January 2019)-
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing do¢ument
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated
Organisalion created by The Charrties Act 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATJVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
CE004515 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1163899
Reglstered offl¢e
Unil 2 Red Cow Business Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1YD
Trustees
D Keeling
A Whiling
Mrs R Simons
C Osborne
J Kinder
Company Se¢retary
Independent ExamineT
A Hunter & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Slieet
Weymouth
Dorsel
DT4 8EQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 5 March 2025 and signed on rts behalf by".
A Whiling - Trustee
Page 1

Inde
endent Examiner's Re
Dorchester Famil Chufch
ort lo the Trustees of
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dorchester Family ChuTch I'the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe Company for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charitls trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law}
you are responsible for the preparalion of Ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audrted under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under Section 145151 {b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confim) that no matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe".
accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of
the 2006 Acl, or
the accounts do nol accord wth those records", or
the accounts do not comply with the accounling requirements of Seclion 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement Ihal the accounts give a true and fair view vthich is not a matler
considered as parl of an independent examination- or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordan￿ wilh the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo
which altentiori Should be drawn in this report in order to enable a pioper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
Alison Hunter
A Hunter & Co Lld
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Street
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8EQ
5 March 2025
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Dorchester Famil Church
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
Uniestri¢ted
fund
31.12.23
Tot21
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
229.644
187,800
Other trading activities
Investment income
3.110
6,170
3.284
3,346
Total
238,924
194,430
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
59,836
63,517
Other
152,651
134,061
Total
212.487
197.578
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
26,437
(3,148)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
214.915
218.063
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
241.352
214.915
The notes form parl of these financial slalemenls
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Dorchester Famil Church
Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
31.12.24
Unrestricted
fund
31.12.23
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6,454
7,593
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
14,782
224.121
9,448
201,602
238,903
211,050
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due ￿thin one year
10
{4.005)
(3,728}
NET CURRENT ASSETS
234.898
207,322
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
241.352
214,915
NET ASSETS
241,352
214,915
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
241,352
214,915
TOTAL FUNDS
241,352
214,915
The charitable company is enlilled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies
Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audTt of ils financial slatemenls for the
year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(al ensLsring that the charitable company keeps accounting records Ihal comply with Sections
386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
Ibl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the
charitable company as at Ihe end of ea¢h financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each
financial year in accordance with the requiiements of Sections 394 and 395 and which
otherwise comply with the Tequiremenls of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to financial
slalements, so far as applicable lo the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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continued...

Dorchesler Famil Church
Balan￿ Sheet- continued
31 December 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
5 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by..
A Whiling - Trustee
The notes foTm part of these financial statements
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Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under
FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP {FRS 102}
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial Repotting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 2019),, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and Ihe Companies Acl 2006. The financial statements have been
prepared UT)der the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Slatemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has
entillemenl to the funds. it is probable that the income will be re￿ived and Ihe amount Can
be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs
cannot be directly altributed to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a
basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed a$$ets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation lax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds Can be used in accordance wilh the charitable objectives al the discretion
of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for
particular reslri¢ted purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the
financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Adivilies on
a straight line basis over the peiiod of the lease.
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continued...

Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Slatemenls - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions
payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of
Financi81 Activities in the period lo Nthi¢h they relate.
OTHER TRADING ACTivrriES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Cornmission Refund
Ignite l Bright Sparks
Event Tickets
Books
Newday
Fund Income
58
145
385
69
49
1.731
1,050
2.907
3.110
3,284
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
Deposit account interest
Interest receivable - trading
6,170
3,279
67
6,170
3,346
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomel(expendilure) is staled after chargingl{crediting}'.
31.12.24
31.12.23
Depreciation owned assets
Other operating leases
1.139
39,367
1,340
37,476
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continued..

Dorchester Famil Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tTUStees' remuneration or other benefils for the year ended
31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the
year ended 31 December 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during Ihe year vrns as follows".
31.12.24
31.12.23
Support
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricled
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
187.800
Other trading activities
Investment income
3,284
3,346
Total
194,430
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
63,517
Other
134.061
Total
197,578
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
{3,148)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
218,063
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
214,915
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continued...

Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fillings
COST
At 1 January 2024 and
31 December 2024
17,982
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for year
10.389
1.139
At 31 December 2024
11.528
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
6,454
At 31 December 2023
7,593
DEBTORS: AMOUTr￿s FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other debtors
Prepayments
14,605
177
9,271
177
14,782
9,448
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Trade creditors
Social security and olher taxes
Accrued expenses
3,222
782
2,996
732
4,005
3,728
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continued...

Dorchesler Fami
Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
214.915
26,437
241.352
TOTAL FUNDS
214,915
26,437
241.352
Net movemenl in funds. included in Ihe above are as follows=
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
238.924
(212.487)
26,437
TOTAL FUNDS
238.924
(212.487)
26,437
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
218.063
13.148)
214,915
TOTAL FUNDS
218.063
(3.148)
214,915
Comparative net movement in funds. included in ihe above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resour￿5
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
194.430
(197,578)
(3,148)
TOTAL FUNDS
194.430
{197.5781
{3.148>
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continued...

DorchesteT Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined position is as follows-.
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
218.063
23,289
241.352
TOTAL FUNDS
218.063
23.289
241,352
current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds,
included in the above are as follows..
Incoming ReSoUr￿S Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
433,354
(410,065)
23,289
TOTAL FUNDS
433,354
(410.065)
23,289
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 310ecember 2024.
Page 11

Dorchestei Famil Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donation$ and legacies
Gifts
Donations
Gift aid
191,278
156,915
150
30,735
38,366
229.644
187.800
Other trading activities
Commission Refund
Ignite l Bright Spatks
Event Tickets
Books
Newday
Fund Income
58
145
385
69
49
1.731
1.050
2.907
3,110
3,284
Investment In¢ome
Deposit account interest
Interest receivable - trading
6.170
3,279
67
6.170
3,346
Total incoming re$our¢es
238.924
194,430
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Olher operating leases
Evangelism l Mission
Commission l Mission Fund
Alpha
Speakers Gifl
Church Family
Family fun day
Church Gift
Newday
Commission Feslival
39.367
785
7,510
528
550
2.691
37,476
221
11,075
494
550
580
390
2,370
3.833
6,528
1,050
4,177
3,178
59.836
63,517
Other
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
1,139
1,340
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
Page 12

Dorchester Fami
Church
Oetailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
Support costs
Management
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Training
Website
Software
Subscriptions
Travel
Other direct costs
115,562
6.256
5.784
758
2.569
709
3.605
492
1.971
125
76.405
21,913
7,932
772
3,893
680
2,407
810
1,742
125
114
2,140
207
10.066
2.931
308
7.161
148.321
129,206
Finance
Bank charges
70
65
Information technology
Repairs and renewals
1.756
2.100
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
1,365
1,350
Total resources expended
212,487
197.578
Net incomel(expenditure)
26,437
(3.148)
This page does nol form part of the slatulory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE004515 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163899
Re
ort of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
Dorchester Famil Church
A Hunter & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Street
Weymouth
Dorsel
DT4 8EQ

Dorchester Famil Church
Contents of the Financial Statemenls
for the Year Er)ded 31 December 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Statements
6 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12 to 13

Dorchester Famil Church
Re
ort of the Trustees
lor the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees who are also direclors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.
present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounling and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 1021 {effective 1 January 2019)-
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing do¢ument
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated
Organisalion created by The Charrties Act 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATJVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
CE004515 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1163899
Reglstered offl¢e
Unil 2 Red Cow Business Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1YD
Trustees
D Keeling
A Whiling
Mrs R Simons
C Osborne
J Kinder
Company Se¢retary
Independent ExamineT
A Hunter & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Slieet
Weymouth
Dorsel
DT4 8EQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 5 March 2025 and signed on rts behalf by".
A Whiling - Trustee
Page 1

Inde
endent Examiner's Re
Dorchester Famil Chufch
ort lo the Trustees of
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dorchester Family ChuTch I'the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe Company for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charitls trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law}
you are responsible for the preparalion of Ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audrted under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under Section 145151 {b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confim) that no matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe".
accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of
the 2006 Acl, or
the accounts do nol accord wth those records", or
the accounts do not comply with the accounling requirements of Seclion 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement Ihal the accounts give a true and fair view vthich is not a matler
considered as parl of an independent examination- or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordan￿ wilh the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo
which altentiori Should be drawn in this report in order to enable a pioper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
Alison Hunter
A Hunter & Co Lld
Chartered Certified Accountants
61 St Thomas Street
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8EQ
5 March 2025
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Dorchester Famil Church
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
Uniestri¢ted
fund
31.12.23
Tot21
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
229.644
187,800
Other trading activities
Investment income
3.110
6,170
3.284
3,346
Total
238,924
194,430
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
59,836
63,517
Other
152,651
134,061
Total
212.487
197.578
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
26,437
(3,148)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
214.915
218.063
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
241.352
214.915
The notes form parl of these financial slalemenls
Page 3

Dorchester Famil Church
Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
31.12.24
Unrestricted
fund
31.12.23
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6,454
7,593
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
14,782
224.121
9,448
201,602
238,903
211,050
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due ￿thin one year
10
{4.005)
(3,728}
NET CURRENT ASSETS
234.898
207,322
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
241.352
214,915
NET ASSETS
241,352
214,915
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
241,352
214,915
TOTAL FUNDS
241,352
214,915
The charitable company is enlilled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies
Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audTt of ils financial slatemenls for the
year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(al ensLsring that the charitable company keeps accounting records Ihal comply with Sections
386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
Ibl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the
charitable company as at Ihe end of ea¢h financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each
financial year in accordance with the requiiements of Sections 394 and 395 and which
otherwise comply with the Tequiremenls of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to financial
slalements, so far as applicable lo the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Dorchesler Famil Church
Balan￿ Sheet- continued
31 December 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
5 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by..
A Whiling - Trustee
The notes foTm part of these financial statements
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Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under
FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP {FRS 102}
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial Repotting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 2019),, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and Ihe Companies Acl 2006. The financial statements have been
prepared UT)der the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Slatemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has
entillemenl to the funds. it is probable that the income will be re￿ived and Ihe amount Can
be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs
cannot be directly altributed to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a
basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed a$$ets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation lax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds Can be used in accordance wilh the charitable objectives al the discretion
of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for
particular reslri¢ted purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the
financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Adivilies on
a straight line basis over the peiiod of the lease.
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Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Slatemenls - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions
payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of
Financi81 Activities in the period lo Nthi¢h they relate.
OTHER TRADING ACTivrriES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Cornmission Refund
Ignite l Bright Sparks
Event Tickets
Books
Newday
Fund Income
58
145
385
69
49
1.731
1,050
2.907
3.110
3,284
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
Deposit account interest
Interest receivable - trading
6,170
3,279
67
6,170
3,346
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomel(expendilure) is staled after chargingl{crediting}'.
31.12.24
31.12.23
Depreciation owned assets
Other operating leases
1.139
39,367
1,340
37,476
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Dorchester Famil Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tTUStees' remuneration or other benefils for the year ended
31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the
year ended 31 December 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during Ihe year vrns as follows".
31.12.24
31.12.23
Support
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricled
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
187.800
Other trading activities
Investment income
3,284
3,346
Total
194,430
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
63,517
Other
134.061
Total
197,578
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
{3,148)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
218,063
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
214,915
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Dorchester Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fillings
COST
At 1 January 2024 and
31 December 2024
17,982
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for year
10.389
1.139
At 31 December 2024
11.528
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
6,454
At 31 December 2023
7,593
DEBTORS: AMOUTr￿s FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other debtors
Prepayments
14,605
177
9,271
177
14,782
9,448
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Trade creditors
Social security and olher taxes
Accrued expenses
3,222
782
2,996
732
4,005
3,728
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Dorchesler Fami
Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
214.915
26,437
241.352
TOTAL FUNDS
214,915
26,437
241.352
Net movemenl in funds. included in Ihe above are as follows=
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
238.924
(212.487)
26,437
TOTAL FUNDS
238.924
(212.487)
26,437
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
218.063
13.148)
214,915
TOTAL FUNDS
218.063
(3.148)
214,915
Comparative net movement in funds. included in ihe above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resour￿5
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
194.430
(197,578)
(3,148)
TOTAL FUNDS
194.430
{197.5781
{3.148>
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DorchesteT Famil Church
Notes lo the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined position is as follows-.
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
218.063
23,289
241.352
TOTAL FUNDS
218.063
23.289
241,352
current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds,
included in the above are as follows..
Incoming ReSoUr￿S Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
433,354
(410,065)
23,289
TOTAL FUNDS
433,354
(410.065)
23,289
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 310ecember 2024.
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Dorchestei Famil Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donation$ and legacies
Gifts
Donations
Gift aid
191,278
156,915
150
30,735
38,366
229.644
187.800
Other trading activities
Commission Refund
Ignite l Bright Spatks
Event Tickets
Books
Newday
Fund Income
58
145
385
69
49
1.731
1.050
2.907
3,110
3,284
Investment In¢ome
Deposit account interest
Interest receivable - trading
6.170
3,279
67
6.170
3,346
Total incoming re$our¢es
238.924
194,430
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Olher operating leases
Evangelism l Mission
Commission l Mission Fund
Alpha
Speakers Gifl
Church Family
Family fun day
Church Gift
Newday
Commission Feslival
39.367
785
7,510
528
550
2.691
37,476
221
11,075
494
550
580
390
2,370
3.833
6,528
1,050
4,177
3,178
59.836
63,517
Other
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
1,139
1,340
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Dorchester Fami
Church
Oetailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
Support costs
Management
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Training
Website
Software
Subscriptions
Travel
Other direct costs
115,562
6.256
5.784
758
2.569
709
3.605
492
1.971
125
76.405
21,913
7,932
772
3,893
680
2,407
810
1,742
125
114
2,140
207
10.066
2.931
308
7.161
148.321
129,206
Finance
Bank charges
70
65
Information technology
Repairs and renewals
1.756
2.100
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
1,365
1,350
Total resources expended
212,487
197.578
Net incomel(expenditure)
26,437
(3.148)
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